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United's manager Amorim feels it's significant the investor went public with his extended perspective - but says nothing is certain about tomorrow in football, never mind three seasons.

During a discussion with a major publication last week, the co-owner stated it might require the manager three seasons to make a significant impact at the Theatre of Dreams.

Emerging in an era when Amorim's future has been facing examination after a prolonged run of disappointing results, the statements assisted in calming some of the immediate pressure.

Yet, discussing prior to the 100th meeting with traditional foes the Merseyside club at their home ground, the manager emphasized how what comes next is challenging to anticipate in football.

"It's truly positive to hear it but he communicates to me constantly, occasionally through communication after games - but understand, I realize and Jim knows, that soccer doesn't work that way," he commented.

"The most important thing is the next game. Even with owners, you cannot control the future in the sport."

Top executive Omar Berrada has acknowledged it has needed significantly extended periods for the head coach to adjust to the top division subsequent to his appointment from his former club during the winter than anybody anticipated.

United have won 10 victories in 34 Premier League matches under the 40-year-old. They haven't managed consecutive league victories and have not ended a matchday in the current term better than ninth place.

The concerning numbers are stretching belief in the head coach among the Old Trafford faithful entering a stretch of fixtures the side has performed poorly in for the last couple of years.

The manager stated he doesn't sense the uncertainty within the organization at their training facility and is insistent nothing can match the expectation he applies to the squad - and in certain ways, he would rather the co-owner to refrain from seeking to establish serenity because he worries the effect it might produce on the squad.

"It's not only an item of conversation, I feel it every day," he said. "It's certainly beneficial to hear it because it helps our fans to comprehend the leadership understand it will require a period.

"However simultaneously, I don't like it because it creates an impression that we own time to work things out. I don't want that sense in our team.

"The stress I put on the players or upon myself is considerably larger [compared to external sources]. In soccer, especially in big clubs, you need to prove your worth every weekend."

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• Manchester United
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